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Ellen Foster (1997) (TV)
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14 December 1997 (USA) morePlot:
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home. | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Jena is amazing! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Julie Harris | ... | Leonora Nelson |
 | Jena Malone | ... | Ellen Foster |
 | Ted Levine | ... | Bill Hammond |
 | Glynnis O'Connor | ... | Charlotte Nelson Hammond |
| Debra Monk | ... | Aunt Nadine |
 | Barbara Garrick | ... | Aunt Betsy |
| Kate Burton | ... | Abigail |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | Chief Inspector |
| Lynne Moody | ... | Mrs. Douglas |
 | Bill Nunn | ... | Mr. Douglas |
 | Dick O'Neill | ||
 | Amanda Peet | ... | Julia Hobbs |
 | Timothy Olyphant | ... | Roy Hobbs |
 | Kimberly J. Brown | ... | Dora |
| Allison Jones | ... | Starletta Douglas |
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Rated PG-13 for some abusive treatment of a child.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
Israel:94 min | USA:120 min (including commercials)Country:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMOVIEmeter: 
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Remember (Christmas) moreFAQ
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I saw this movie last night for the first time on the Odyssey Channel, and it is on again now. I thought it was brilliant, and nobody could have matched the way Jena Malone brought Ellen to life. Jena is one of my favorite actresses (I've seen 3 of her movies this month!) and I have been a fan of hers for a long time. I think that this is one of her most powerful roles, and she did a great job in her portrayal as the child of an alcoholic father being shuffled from relative to relative after her mother dies. Jena is definitely going to be a major actress when she gets older, as her acting talents are unbelievable. :)